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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 4 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 4 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Sergei Rostovetsky

A 33-year-old resident of Novorossiysk was sentenced to 18 years in a strict regime colony for high treason. He was accused of sharing military information obtained during his service in a Ukrainian-linked chat.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 20, 2026

Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai

political

Natalia Lopatko

Natalia Lopatko was sentenced to 14 years in a general regime colony for high treason. She was accused of sending information about the location of air defense systems in Novorossiysk to an acquaintance in Ukraine.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 27, 2026

Convicted

RU-CMGN

53 YRS

Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai

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Alibekov Ashabali Amirovich

Ashabali Amirovich Alibekov, a former military man and blogger, was sentenced to 2 years and 4 months in a strict regime colony for using violence against a representative of authority. He is the author of the YouTube channel 'Wild Paratrooper' and has prior convictions, including one for discrediting the Russian Armed Forces.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Convicted

RU-CMS7

UNKNOWN

Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai

Social media

Nikolay Pavlovich Artamonov

Nikolay Artamonov was sentenced to 9 years in prison for posting videos and comments discrediting the Russian military and for allegedly attempting to join the 'Freedom of Russia Legion'. The case involves charges of terrorism and propaganda following his administrative conviction for military discredit.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Convicted